Trump asks Iranian regime to release eight women slated for execution

Published April 21, 2026 10:19am ET | Updated April 21, 2026 10:19am ET



President Donald Trump asked the Iranian government to release eight women slated for execution, ahead of the next round of negotiations.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump took a notably softer tone than in his usual pronouncements regarding Iran, framing the request as a goodwill favor ahead of negotiations.

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